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Sports Event Risk Assessment — Done in 2 Minutes
Describe the sport and event format. We generate a UK-compliant risk assessment instantly.
How It Works
1. Describe the Event
Tell us the sport, format, participant numbers, venue, and any specific hazards or requirements.
2. Let the app take the strain
Anyrisks produces a fully written, UK-compliant sports event risk assessment tailored to your event.
3. Instant Download and Use
Download immediately. Submit to your venue, local authority, or insurer before the event.
What It Covers
Every sports event risk assessment is written in full — covering participants, spectators, and logistics.
Participant safety during the activity
Course or arena layout and hazard mapping
Contact and collision risks (participant-to-participant)
First aid provision and emergency response
Weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, lightning)
Crowd and spectator management
Children participating or attending
Timing chips, barriers, and event infrastructure
Road closures and traffic management (if applicable)
Registration, sign-in, and participant welfare
Works For
Any sport, any format, any size — Anyrisks covers it.
What Customers Say
“We organise a charity 5K every year. Our local council required a risk assessment before approving the route. Anyrisks had it done before our planning meeting.”
Helen C.
Charity event organiser, Bristol
“I run a football tournament for a local youth club. Anyrisks covered first aid, collision risk, and spectator management — everything the venue wanted.”
Chris P.
Youth football organiser, Manchester
“Our triathlon goes on public roads. Anyrisks included road closure, marshal placement, and emergency vehicle access — exactly what we needed for the council application.”
Sam R.
Triathlon organiser, Surrey
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Anyrisks vs DIY Templates
| Anyrisks | DIY / Templates | |
|---|---|---|
| Written in full — not a blank form | ✓ | ✗ |
| Covers road events, traffic management, and marshals | ✓ | ✗ |
| First aid and emergency response included | ✓ | ✗ |
| Specific to your sport and event format | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ready in under 2 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instant download | ✓ | Sometimes |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a risk assessment for a small local sports event?
Yes. Under Regulation 3(1) of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR), any person conducting an undertaking must carry out a suitable and sufficient risk assessment for risks to persons not in their employment. For sports events, this covers participants, officials, spectators, and volunteers.
What NGB requirements apply to my sport’s risk assessment?
Most National Governing Bodies (NGBs) for sport in the UK have published their own event safety guidance that supplements the legal baseline. For example, UK Athletics has event safety standards for road races; British Cycling has guidelines for sportives; and Swim England has aquatic event guidance. Check your NGB guidance alongside MHSWR 1999 — NGB requirements may impose higher standards than the legal minimum and are often a condition of insurance or permit.
The event uses public roads — is traffic management covered?
Mention the route and traffic controls in your description and the assessment will include road closure, marshal positioning, emergency vehicle access, and spectator management considerations.
We have children participating — is that covered?
Yes — mention the age range and we’ll include appropriate supervision ratios, safeguarding considerations, and parental consent requirements.
What does the Green Guide require for spectator safety?
The Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds (the Green Guide) is produced by the Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA) and sets out standards for spectator safety at licensed sports grounds. If your event takes place at a designated sports ground, SGSA standards apply and the risk assessment should address the safety certificate conditions. For unlicensed venues, the Green Guide is still widely used as best practice for spectator management.
How long does it take?
Under 2 minutes. Describe your event and Anyrisks produces a fully written risk assessment instantly, including PDF and Word download.
Sports Event Risk Assessments and UK Law
Legal duties and best practice guidance for sport event organisers in the UK.
MHSWR 1999 and HSWA 1974
Regulation 3(1) of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 requires a suitable and sufficient risk assessment for risks to persons not in employment — including participants and spectators. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (Section 3) extends the organiser’s duty to non-employees. For events with paid staff or contractors, the duty also covers employees under Section 2.
National Governing Body (NGB) Requirements
Most National Governing Bodies publish event safety standards that supplement the legal baseline. UK Athletics, British Cycling, Swim England, and British Triathlon all have guidance specific to their discipline. NGB requirements may exceed the legal minimum and are often a condition of public liability insurance, licence to hold the event, and affiliation to the NGB. Always check your NGB guidance alongside MHSWR 1999.
The Green Guide — Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds
The Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds (the Green Guide) is published by the Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA) and sets the standard for spectator safety at licensed sports grounds. If your event takes place at a designated sports ground (under the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 or the Fire Safety and Safety of Places of Sport Act 1987), the SGSA’s standards apply and the safety certificate conditions must be reflected in your risk assessment. For unlicensed venues, the Green Guide remains best practice for spectator management.
Road Events and Traffic Management
Events on public roads require a road closure order from the local highway authority. The road closure application must typically be accompanied by a traffic management plan and risk assessment. For mass participation road events (marathons, sportives, fun runs), consult the police event planning unit and local authority transport team at least 3 months in advance. The event risk assessment should cover marshal positioning, emergency vehicle access, and pedestrian/participant safety at junctions.